Spending Spree By Consumers
Ameri cans are going to shell out more than a quarter of a trillion dollars this year for goods and services. It will be about 277 billion dollars, averaging 1600 per person, with total spending rising about 100 billion from last year. Consumer spending is key, fueling industry and government gains, as outlook brightens.
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New York
U. S
Women Helped Improve Autos Say Ford Executive
Ben R. Donaldson of Ford credits women with driving major car improvements. Steering wheels moved to the left to aid muddy roads and easier enter exit, self starters replaced hand cranks, plus automatic transmissions power steering and power brakes followed. Interiors were redesigned with lower wheels and enhanced upholstery and glove compartments. Car heaters kept passengers warm as women drivers influenced design.
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ST. Louis
Ben R. Donaldson
Donaldson
Ford Motor Company
Undercoating Advice for New Cars to Prevent Corrosion
The article advises applying an approved undercoating when the car is new to protect the underside from corrosion and costly repairs, noting it helps guard the metal and prevent future damage.
Tire care tips for longer tire life
Frequent tire checks prevent underinflation overinflation and misalignment. Under or overinflated tires and out of alignment cause nonnormal wear patterns and reduce tire life.
Rose Point News and Missionary Meeting Notes
Rose Point reports an all day missionary meeting at Oak Grove Church with Mrs. Guy Wimner and others. Local notes include visits by Gibson and Wimner families, hospital news, a gold medal award at First Christian Church, and daily Bible School transport to Princeton through June 14.
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Guy Wimner
J. A. McClymonds
W. C. Gallacher
Oak Grove Church
Mary Jane Missionary Society
Roy Bessell
Walter McElwain
Rose Point
Harry Gibson
New Castle
Vance Wilson
Clarence Wilson
Buddy Wime
Smethport
William Demmel
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Mary Rhodes
C. E. Rhodes
First
Christian Church of
Lawrence County
Jean Pratt
Laurel High School
New York City
Russell Wogan
Oil City
John
Lois Kay Stickle
Portersville RD 2
Dixie Lee Vogan
Denny Vogan
Frank Minteer
Princeton
Rose Munnell
Nellie Cline
Stephen Dudash
Pryor, Ramsey, and Heazlett Planned End of School Trip
New Castle, June 10 1957 Mrs Macy Pryor spoke Thursday. Miss Mary Ramsey ends studies at George Washington Junior High Friday. Ramsey and Miss Helen Heazlett of Wilkinsburg plan a trip after school closes.
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New Castle
Macy Pryor
Mary Ramsey
George Washington Junior High School
Helen Heazlett
Wilkinsburg
Twin Outfielders Cause Confusion at RPI
Twin brothers John and Jim Alden play outfield for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both juniors from Braintree, Massachusetts. Jim is thought to be the right fielder and John the center fielder, creating confusion for coaches, rivals, and umpires when they appear in the batting box.
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Troy
N. Y
John
Jim Alden
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Braintree
Mass
Jim
Joe Parello
Brother Jim
Parello
Enclosed Glass Pavilion Holds Vast Column Free Hall
A plate glass clad building covering 52,000 square feet of column free space serves as the home of a major facility. Its design emphasizes open interior space and expansive visibility within a modern architectural complex.
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